Think of Louisiana, and the debauchery of Mardi Gras comes easily to mind. But in the northwest corner of the state — closer to Dallas than to New Orleans, the Red River than the Mississippi — sits the town of Minden, about 30 miles from Shreveport. This is deep-red America, …
Read More »Lily Gladstone Makes Oscars History as First Native American Best Actress Nominee
Lily Gladstonehas made Oscar history. The actress became the first Native American woman to be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards on Tuesday after she was recognized for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. She stars as Osage woman and historical figure Mollie Burkhart …
Read More »The New York Nazis Who Loved Hitler, Hated Jews, and Packed MSG
On Feb. 20, 1939, more than 20,000 yelling, cheering people packed New York City’s Madison Square Garden. They weren’t there for a basketball game or a concert. They were supporters of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi organization that was ready for an alternative to democracy. They waved Swastika flags …
Read More »Columbia Bans 'Alleged Perpetrators' of Chemical Attack at Pro-Palestine Rally
Columbia University has banned the alleged perpetrators of a chemical attack that took place during a pro-Palestinian rally on Friday from the university’s campus. In an email to students and staff, interim University Provost Dennis Mitchell wrote that since the incident, in which protesters reported being sprayed with “a foul-smelling …
Read More »Ava DuVernay Wants to Expand Your Mind
For Ava DuVernay, whose projects like 13th, Selma, and When They See Us challenge viewers to contend with the gut-wrenching racism that’s colored American history, Origin provides a more global perspective on racial inequality and its foundation within social hierarchies. “I try to make soul food with my movies, not …
Read More »Oscars 2024 Nominations: 'Oppenheimer' and 'Poor Things' Earn Top Nods
Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here. Jimmy Kimmel is scheduled to host the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10. And the only thing as exciting as seeing which directors, actors, screenwriters, and more take home an Oscar is knowing which ones have earned nominations for film’s top honor in …
Read More »Trump Attempts to Describe Missile Defense: 'Ding, Ding, Ding, Boom, Whoosh!'
Donald Trump returned to New Hampshire on Monday evening, once again hellbent on flexing his ability to identify shapes and sounds. After bragging last week that he “aced” his cognitive test after correctly naming a giraffe, tiger, and whale, the former president spoke to a crowd of supporters in Laconia, …
Read More »How to Watch Every Film In the 'Twilight' Saga Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: Stream the Twilight Saga films on Peacockor rent the complete collection of films on Amazon Prime Video. Buy on Peacock $5.99/month We’ve been in the midst …
Read More »'As We Speak' Exposes the Racism Behind Criminalizing Rap Lyrics
The double standard is almost as old as hip-hop itself. A decorated filmmaker gets laurels for his or her latest bullet-laden gangster movie. A rock or country star is proclaimed a songwriting genius for violent tales of man’s inhumanity to man. But rappers are held to a different standard, their …
Read More »Apple Music Will Pay Artists More for Higher Quality Audio
Apple Music will give higher royalty payments to music released on the streaming service in the more immersive Spatial Audio, the company announced on Monday. “As our technologies continue to evolve to allow artists everywhere to make higher-quality content than ever, we believe artists should be properly rewarded for it,” …
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